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It Takes Two

  • 19951995
  • PGPG
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
23K
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Kirstie Alley, Steve Guttenberg, Ashley Olsen, Mary-Kate Olsen, and Jane Sibbett in It Takes Two (1995)
Theatrical Trailer from Warner Bros. Pictures
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  • Comedy
  • Family
  • Romance

Alyssa and Amanda are two little girls who are identical, but complete strangers, that accidentally meet one day.Alyssa and Amanda are two little girls who are identical, but complete strangers, that accidentally meet one day.Alyssa and Amanda are two little girls who are identical, but complete strangers, that accidentally meet one day.

IMDb RATING
5.8/10
23K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Andy Tennant
  • Writer
    • Deborah Dean Davis
  • Stars
    • Kirstie Alley
    • Steve Guttenberg
    • Mary-Kate Olsen
Top credits
  • Director
    • Andy Tennant
  • Writer
    • Deborah Dean Davis
  • Stars
    • Kirstie Alley
    • Steve Guttenberg
    • Mary-Kate Olsen
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 66User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
    • 45Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

    Videos1

    It Takes Two
    Trailer 1:56
    It Takes Two

    Photos36

    Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen in It Takes Two (1995)
    Kirstie Alley, Steve Guttenberg, Ashley Olsen, Mary-Kate Olsen, and Jane Sibbett in It Takes Two (1995)
    Kirstie Alley, Steve Guttenberg, Ashley Olsen, and Mary-Kate Olsen in It Takes Two (1995)
    Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen in It Takes Two (1995)
    Kirstie Alley, Steve Guttenberg, Ashley Olsen, Mary-Kate Olsen, and Jane Sibbett in It Takes Two (1995)
    Kirstie Alley, Steve Guttenberg, Ashley Olsen, Mary-Kate Olsen, and Jane Sibbett in It Takes Two (1995)
    Kirstie Alley, Steve Guttenberg, Ashley Olsen, Mary-Kate Olsen, and Jane Sibbett in It Takes Two (1995)
    It Takes Two (1995)
    Kirstie Alley in It Takes Two (1995)
    Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen in It Takes Two (1995)
    Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen in It Takes Two (1995)
    Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen in It Takes Two (1995)

    Top cast

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    Kirstie Alley
    Kirstie Alley
    • Diane Barrowsas Diane Barrows
    Steve Guttenberg
    Steve Guttenberg
    • Roger Callawayas Roger Callaway
    Mary-Kate Olsen
    Mary-Kate Olsen
    • Amanda Lemmonas Amanda Lemmon…
    Ashley Olsen
    Ashley Olsen
    • Alyssa Callawayas Alyssa Callaway…
    Philip Bosco
    Philip Bosco
    • Vincenzoas Vincenzo
    Jane Sibbett
    Jane Sibbett
    • Clarice Kensingtonas Clarice Kensington
    Michelle Grisom
    • Carmenas Carmen
    Desmond Robertson
    • Frankieas Frankie
    Tiny Mills
    • Tinyas Tiny
    Shanelle Henry
    • Pattyas Patty
    Anthony Aiello
    • Anthonyas Anthony
    LaTonya Borsay
    • Wandaas Wanda
    Michèle Lonsdale Smith
    Michèle Lonsdale Smith
    • Michelleas Michelle
    • (as Michelle Lonsdale-Smith)
    Sean Orr
    Sean Orr
    • Jerryas Jerry
    Elizabeth Walsh
    • Emilyas Emily
    Michael Vollans
    • Blue Team Kidas Blue Team Kid
    Paul O'Sullivan
    • Bernard Louffieras Bernard Louffier
    Lawrence Dane
    Lawrence Dane
    • Mr. Kensingtonas Mr. Kensington
    • Director
      • Andy Tennant
    • Writer
      • Deborah Dean Davis
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
    • All cast & crew

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    Storyline

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    A rich girl named Alyssa and an orphan named Amanda are two little girls who are identical, but complete strangers who accidentally meet one day. Together they form a plan to try getting Alyssa's father, Roger, to prevent making the biggest mistake of his life: marrying an awful woman named Clarisse. —Aaron Saltzer
    • mistaken identity
    • identity swapping
    • nylon stockings
    • child plays matchmaker
    • embarrassment
    • 62 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Two identical strangers. Two different worlds. One perfect match.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Family
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for some mild language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The camp used in the film was Camp Mini-Yo-We located in Muskoka, Ontario, which is still an active summer camp today.
    • Goofs
      Mary-Kate Olsen plays one of Ashley Olsen's scenes. ("Hail Betty Queen of the Scrap Heap")
    • Quotes

      Diane Barrows: Besides, you don't want to be an orphan forever.

      Amanda Lemmon: So adopt me, why don't you!

      Diane Barrows: They won't let me adopt you on my salary; besides, you deserve a mother *and* a father.

      Amanda Lemmon: So, get a husband.

      Diane Barrows: It's not like buying a car, you know.

      Amanda Lemmon: I know. It's got to be that can't-eat, can't-sleep, reach-for-the-stars, over-the-fence, World Series kind of stuff, right?

      Diane Barrows: Hey, a girl's got to have her standards.

    • Crazy credits
      The film's logo suddenly appears at the end of the end credits roll.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: GoldenEye/It Takes Two/Toy Story/The Crossing Guard/Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      Hippy, Hippy Shake
      Written by Chan Romero (as Robert [Chan] Romero)
      Published by Careers/BMG Music Publishing, Inc. and Jonware Music
      Performed by The Georgia Satellites (as Georgia Satellites)
      Courtesy of Elektra Records
      By arrangement with Warner Special Products

    User reviews66

    Review
    Top review
    Brillant movie for people who love kids
    This film is my best ever film. I've liked it since I fist watched it on tv and it passed the time away. The twins Amanda and Alyssa are so sweet. They think up of devious plans to break Clarice and Roger up so Roger and Dianne can get married. Amanda lives in an orphanage and Dianne is her social worker. Amanda loves Dianne so much and wants to be adopted by her. Dianne feels the same way too about Amanda but the authorities say that Amanda needs a family.It is the coolest film ever and anyone out there should watch it because it does make you laugh and cry.
    helpful•7
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    • Claire-54
    • May 27, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 17, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Me and My Shadow
    • Filming locations
      • Camp Mini-Yo-We, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Dualstar Productions
      • Orr & Cruickshank
      • Rysher Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $19,474,589
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,564,147
      • Nov 19, 1995
    • Gross worldwide
      • $19,474,589
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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